The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a pharmacy on Onitsha Crescent, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.
This was announced in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.
Following a tip-off from a concerned citizen, the agency conducted an enforcement operation. During the operation, the crew discovered expired products worth over seven million naira, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose a major threat to public health.
The pharmacy’s managing director and superintendent pharmacist were arrested for interrogation as part of the investigation.
The statement reads, “NAFDAC has sealed off a pharmacy located at Onitsha Crescent, Area 11—Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.
“Acting on a tip-off from a concerned citizen, NAFDAC’s enforcement team uncovered several expired items worth over seven million naira, including expired “H-Pylori” test kits, which posed significant risks to public health.
“Despite attempts by the pharmacy staff to obstruct the operation, the enforcement team successfully confiscated the expired products and secured the premises.
“The pharmacy’s managing director and superintendent pharmacist were arrested for further questioning, while stringent sanctions will be imposed as a deterrent to unethical practices.
“NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant when purchasing regulated products and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”
